Bob Shepard

Owner

Bob Shepard has a laser-like focus and attention to detail that can be disarming. You’re just as likely to see him walking the aisles of a nearby wine merchant discussing shelf placement, as you are to see him at a restaurant pouring Amici Cellars wines for clients. He’s made a career out of building relationships. 

In 2000, through an introduction from John Harris, Bob saw an opportunity with Amici Cellars for a different kind of start-up, but a familiar environment that felt like home – working with a small group of people who really believe in what they’re doing, who are passionate, energetic – an environment that Bob and John thrive in.

Indefatigable, Bob and John still spend half the year meeting with customers, crossing the country, racking up hundreds of thousands of airline miles. Bob, a dedicated salesman, borrows from the playbook of the legendary Robert Mondavi who spent countless miles on the road, “shaking hands with people.”

When it comes to their winemaking philosophy, on par isn’t good enough. They challenge the Amici Cellars team to bottle the best wines, year-over-year, no matter the price point; a commitment to quality that translates in an ever-growing number of fans.